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UAE rains: Dubai Crown Prince orders early payment of salaries

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed the early disbursement of April salaries for Dubai government employees following heavy rains that have lashed parts of United Arab…
Cinema ticket prices set to drop drastically in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Film Commission has announced a reduction in licensing fees for operating cinemas, which is expected to significantly decrease cinema ticket prices. The decision, approved by the Film Commission…

Dubai: Global Village announces free entry for children aged below 12 years

Dubai: With a few days left for Dubai’s Global Village to closed its door for Season 28, the popular family-friendly destination has announced free entry for children aged below 12 years until…
Saudi Arabia’s PIF, STC to set up Middle East’s largest telecom tower company

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is acquiring a 51 percent stake in Tawal, the largest telecommunications infrastructure company in the country, valued at 5.85 billion dollars (Rs 4,87,76,45,17,500).…
Indian man walks over 1,200 km to meet Ronaldo in Riyadh

In a display of exceptional dedication, an Indian man arrived in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh after walking a distance of 1,200 kilometer from Dubai to meet fooball star Cristiano Ronaldo. Civin KP,…
Dubai won’t impose overstay fine on visitors whose flights were cancelled

Residents and visitors in Dubai whose exit flights cancelled due to operational disruptions amid heavy rainfall will not be subject to overstay fines. In UAE, if you overstay after your grace period…
British Airways resumes flights between Abu Dhabi-London

British Airways has resumed daily flights between London and to United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi after a four-year hiatus. On Sunday, April 21, the airways touched down at Abu Dhabi’s…

Hyderabad Haj package 2024 most efficient, cheapest: Haj Committee CEO

Hyderabad: The Haj Committee of India has said that the most efficient and cheapest Haj pilgrimage 1445 AH-2024 in terms of total expenditure on the package will be for the pilgrims of…
UN backed experts present final report on allegations against UNRWA

New York: A group of experts appointed by the United Nations plans to present a final report on Monday on allegations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in…
Iranian President Raisi lands in Islamabad on three-day visit

Islamabad: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday landed in Islamabad on a three-day visit. The visit holds critical value as the Western world will be keeping a close watch against the backdrop…
Kuwait launches first ever Hindi radio broadcast

Kuwait has commenced the first-ever Hindi radio broadcast in the country, starting on Sunday, April 21, according to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. The Hindi programme will be available on Kuwait radio…
Head of Israeli military intelligence resigns over Oct 7 failure

The head of Israeli military intelligence, Major General Aharon Haliva, resigned on Monday, April 22, after declaring that he bears “responsibility” for the events of October 7, 2023. He will leave once…
First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia after 9 yr hiatus

In the latest indication of improving relations, the first batch of Iranian pilgrims has departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to perform Umrah after a nine-year hiatus. On Monday morning,…
Iran’s President Raisi wants to keep strict headscarf controls

Tehran: Despite fierce protests from society, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi wants to maintain strict police checks on women for headscarf offences. “Respecting the headscarf is not only a religious but also a…
Israeli drone shot down over Lebanon: IDF

Tel Aviv: An Israeli drone was shot down over Lebanon overnight on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said early on Monday. A surface-to-air missile was launched at the drone that was…